Question 1

have constipation in adults, what to do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Change your diet and: Fluids. Eat a high fiber diet between 20-25 grams per day, regular meal times and drink 80-100 oz of caffeine free alcohol free fluids daily. If you exercise and should add 20 oz per 30 minutes of strenuous exercise. Some meds contribute to constipation so take the meds with full glass of fluid instead of a sip in addition to the above recommended fluids.

Question 2

does milk cause constipation in adults?

Accepted Answer

Complex...?Yes? & No: Most people focus on inanimate stuff as powerful; missing reality of the power within us as embodied souls built from dust (biblical ref.), molecules (modern terms). Constipation is a behavior: stool firmer (less water) due to staying in colon longer (colon absorbs water back to blood stream), dehydration, stalling going. Lots of issues, depending on how we react, powerfully change our behavior(s).

Question 3

what natural remedies for constipation in adults are there?

Accepted Answer

Diet and fluids: A good high fiber diet and plenty of non caffeinated, non alcoholic fluids should do the trick...Nothing more  nothing less.
80-100 ounces of fluids per day at a minimum.

Question 4

how much karo syrup can an adult take for constipation?

Accepted Answer

: While I use this in infants for constipation, I don't suggest it for adults. Kids don't absorb the majority of the complex sugars, so it works to draw along water.  Adults absorb the sugars, so it is less a benefit &amp; is stored as carbs or fat. Metamucil in its brand or generic form is a better adult/older kid agent. Directions are on the product.

Question 5

i frequently suffer from constipation. is this a sign of something more serious?

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Depends: Constipation is common.  A person's diet, activity, physical and emotional well being can all have an affect on the digestive tract. There is also variation of what is "normal" and it is not "necessary" to go everyday. Red flags include age over 50, bleeding, family history of colon cancer and abdominal pain that is severe.

Question 6

what is a sign of diverticulitis ? how do i know to differentiate from constipation that last for over 2 wks?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Bowel variability can include constipation, diarrhea, bleeding.

Pain, fever, local tenderness over colon -left lower commonly, then lab work with WBC increased, ct scan abnormalities, thickening, leak, abscess etc.

Question 7

is a hard abdomen a sign of constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Could be a sign of lots of conditions but does sometimes occur with sever constipation.  If persists would see a doctor for evaluation

Question 8

whats the best remedy for constipation relief in older adults?

Accepted Answer

More water: Drink more water and increase fiber n diet. If not improving see your doctor.

Question 9

how many time should a healthy adult, who drinks a lot of water go to the toilet. when do you know for sure its constipation and you need medication?

Accepted Answer

Hard difficult BM: Constipation is a hard, difficult, painful bowel movement. Drinking a lot of water helps but so would more fiber in your diet. The frequency of the bowel movement is not as important as the consistency and pain associated with the bowel movement. A easily passed bm every three days would not be considered constipation by most mds.

Question 10

is constipation a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Many causes : While pregnant women can develop constipation, it is not a common sign of early pregnancy, and there are many other common causes, including:
1.  Poor dietary fiber intake 
2.  Inadequate fluid intake 
3.  Sedentary lifestyle
solutions:
1.  Eat more fruits, raw vegetables, and whole grains
2.  Drink more water
3.  Get up and move / increase exercise

if persists or pain develops, see your doctor.

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